Job summary
Cross Sector Pre-registration
Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Appointment to
start: 01/02/21 31/01/23
National Apprenticeship wage dependant on age
We have a brand NEW and exciting
training opportunity for Cross Sector Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy
Technicians in.
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and interested in developing a
career in Pharmacy?
Would you like to become a professional registered with the GPhc?
Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills?
This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional
qualification whilst learning on the job.
Please see
attached documents for full details.
Main duties of the job
You will rotate between two
workplaces to start your journey in to the pharmacy profession:
Colwall Surgery, Colwall
Healthpoint Pharmacy, Malvern
to gain practical experience whilst
working under the supervision of a Pharmacist. You will be part of both teams
but under the employment of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Training Hub at
Taurus Healthcare Ltd who will have oversight of the HEE program.
This is a fantastic opportunity to
gain an extensive understanding of Pharmacy in two workplaces the rotation
will be:
2 days per week in general practice
2 day per week in community pharmacy
1 day per week study
for the two-year training programme.
You will require FOUR GCSE passes see
JD for full details
You will be required to complete the
new qualification for trainee Pharmacy Technicians:
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the
Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians at Buttercups Training
About us
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Training Hub hosted by Taurus
Healthcare will be the employer for the duration of the apprenticeship with the
placements required to complete the apprenticeship being with Colwall Surgery,
Colwall, Healthpoint Pharmacy, Malvern and Buttercups Training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will develop knowledge, skills and competencies to
achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice
for Pharmacy Technicians through a structured rotational training
program with Community Pharmacy and General Practice in order to register with
the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician under the support
and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff.
The postholder will
complete competencies in the workplace to achieve the BTEC
Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and will complete the learning organised by
the training provider using all the allocated weekly study day and study in
personal time.
The postholder will ensure knowledge, attitudes and
behavior follow the General Pharmaceutical Councils Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
during the two-year training programme in order that they can seek a
declaration of competence from supervising pharmacists in all sectors.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- To
study
for 1 day a week to achieve the Pre-Registration
Pharmacy Technician training programme in the two-year fixed term contract
and complete BTEC Level
3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
- To
rotate to Community Pharmacy for 2 days a week - dispensing, issuing
medicines and counselling patients on how to use their medicines, stock
management, reconciliation of medicines, and Over the Counter sales for
minor ailments, medicines review, and enhanced services e.g. stop smoking
services under the supervision of Pharmacy Staff.
- To
rotate to General Practice for 2 days a week responding to a
prescription requests, reviewing hospital discharge/clinical letters
and reconciling medication against current medications highlighting
discrepancies under the supervision of the pharmacist. Completing audits
under the supervision of a pharmacist and practice team.
- To
gain knowledge of diseases, basic treatments and the actions and uses of
drugs.
- To
answer basic pharmaceutical queries under supervision.
- To
learn about and contribute to the objectives for safe patient care in all
workplaces.
- To
support team values to ensure the maintenance of the highest professional
standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will develop knowledge, skills and competencies to
achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice
for Pharmacy Technicians through a structured rotational training
program with Community Pharmacy and General Practice in order to register with
the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician under the support
and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff.
The postholder will
complete competencies in the workplace to achieve the BTEC
Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and will complete the learning organised by
the training provider using all the allocated weekly study day and study in
personal time.
The postholder will ensure knowledge, attitudes and
behavior follow the General Pharmaceutical Councils Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
during the two-year training programme in order that they can seek a
declaration of competence from supervising pharmacists in all sectors.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- To
study
for 1 day a week to achieve the Pre-Registration
Pharmacy Technician training programme in the two-year fixed term contract
and complete BTEC Level
3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
- To
rotate to Community Pharmacy for 2 days a week - dispensing, issuing
medicines and counselling patients on how to use their medicines, stock
management, reconciliation of medicines, and Over the Counter sales for
minor ailments, medicines review, and enhanced services e.g. stop smoking
services under the supervision of Pharmacy Staff.
- To
rotate to General Practice for 2 days a week responding to a
prescription requests, reviewing hospital discharge/clinical letters
and reconciling medication against current medications highlighting
discrepancies under the supervision of the pharmacist. Completing audits
under the supervision of a pharmacist and practice team.
- To
gain knowledge of diseases, basic treatments and the actions and uses of
drugs.
- To
answer basic pharmaceutical queries under supervision.
- To
learn about and contribute to the objectives for safe patient care in all
workplaces.
- To
support team values to ensure the maintenance of the highest professional
standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will require FOUR GCSE passes
- (Grade A*-C / Level 9-4) in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- 2 x Science subjects or Double Science or equivalent.
- Ability to complete e-learning to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians with Training Provider.
Desirable
- NVQ In Pharmacy Service Skills Level 2.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic IT skills.
- Willingness to undertake regular lifting and handling tasks following appropriate training.
- Willingness to work towards worked based competency training and assessments.
- Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work to complete college/training provider deadlines.
- To comply with all workplace uniform policies.
- Good written and oral skills.
- Good team working skills.
- Good basic mathematical skills.
- Professional attitude, conscientious with the ability to empathise.
- Self-motivated with commitment to the training.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a dispensary in community or hospital or have experience of working in general practice.
- Experience in dealing with the public.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will require FOUR GCSE passes
- (Grade A*-C / Level 9-4) in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- 2 x Science subjects or Double Science or equivalent.
- Ability to complete e-learning to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practice for Pharmacy Technicians with Training Provider.
Desirable
- NVQ In Pharmacy Service Skills Level 2.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic IT skills.
- Willingness to undertake regular lifting and handling tasks following appropriate training.
- Willingness to work towards worked based competency training and assessments.
- Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work to complete college/training provider deadlines.
- To comply with all workplace uniform policies.
- Good written and oral skills.
- Good team working skills.
- Good basic mathematical skills.
- Professional attitude, conscientious with the ability to empathise.
- Self-motivated with commitment to the training.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a dispensary in community or hospital or have experience of working in general practice.
- Experience in dealing with the public.
